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t e s t i n g t o p e r f e c t i o n Advanced Force Gauge Operating Manual (Includes AFTI display)
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Contents The Advanced Force Gauge (AFG) Powering the Gauge Using the Gauge Basic Functions Smart Force & Torque Sensors Advanced Menu Options RS232 Commands Advanced Menu Options Flowcharts Dimensions AFG Specifications page 1...
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The Mecmesin AFG is the flagship member of a series of highly versatile display units. By using the latest integrated circuit technology it has been possible to produce an instrument which can be used to measure tensile and compressive forces accurately, whilst being simple to use by the operator.
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The AFG is supplied with a set of 5 Nickel Metal Powering the Hydride AAA rechargeable batteries, which are supplied Gauge fully charged to allow use straight from the box. Do not use any other battery charger other than that supplied with the force gauge.
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10-32UNF male thread (10-500N), 5/16”UNC (1000-2500N). On the rear of the gauge there are two M5 threaded holes, which can be used for mounting the gauge to a Mecmesin test stand. Each Mecmesin test stand is supplied with a dedicated ‘dovetailed mounting bracket’...
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If you wish to mount to another type of stand, ensure that the screws used are threaded into the gauge to a maximum depth of 12mm. If screws are fitted beyond this depth, damage to the internal PCB or loadcell may occur.
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Forces greater than 150% of full-scale will produce an audible beep until load is released and an OL symbol will appear permanently on the display. If this should occur consult your supplier to arrange inspection and repair, if necessary. To power down the gauge press the key.
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Fig. 3b Unit of measurement Symbol for compression Load indicator During the operation of the gauge it is often necessary to zero the display - e.g. when you wish it to tare out Zeroing the gauge the weight of a grip, so it does not become part of the measured reading.
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Fig. 4a Max tension Dual Max reading Max compression reading Load currently applied to load cell Press the MAX key again and the display will show the maximum tensile force identified by the symbol. (see Max Tension Fig. 4b) Fig. 4b Max tension reading Press the MAX key again and the display will show...
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Press the MAX key again and the word MAX has now disappeared from the display. The display will now “Normal” mode indicate forces applied in both directions as they are applied to the loadcell and maintain a “running” display. Press the RESET key to clear both maximum registers and prepare for detecting the next maximum readings.
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Torque Sensors All Advanced Force Gauges have a 15-pin ‘Smart’ connector port on the left-hand side for interface with Mecmesin external ‘Smart’ force and torque sensors. ‘Smart’ sensors This allows you to use your existing AFG to perform additional tests without the need for a dedicated Warning! The AFG must be instrument.
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Main menu page 1 Stand The AFG may be used to send a signal to control the Mecmesin range of motorised test stands via a dedicated cable. Contact your supplier for stand To configure the signal output from the AFG, press...
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The display will show: STAND sub-menu 1 STAND OFF/ON indicates status of stand control function. REVERSE Reverses the stand direction of travel at sample break (BREAK) or load-limit value (LIMIT). The test stand will reverse back to the start position as defined by the physical Microswitch.
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The display will show: STOP sub-menu 2 BREAK Sets the gauge to stop at sample break. Press ENTER to select. LIMIT Sets the load-limit value to trigger the stand stop function. Press ENTER to select. Set % of loadcell capacity to indicate the value by which BREAK sub-menu 1 the load must fall to determine a break.
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Note: a) It is assumed that starting a test in the UP direction applies a tension force, and in the DOWN direction a compression force is applied. b) The total number of cycles must be completed, e.g. if a sample breaks during the test, the AFG will try to continue applying load for the set number of cycles.
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The display will now show the two limits - LIMIT 1 (lower ALARM sub-menu 3 limit) and LIMIT 2 (upper limit) - plus the value they are (ALARM LIMITS) set to and whether they are in tension (TENS ’ N) or compression (COMP ’...
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The display shows OUT BAND and IN BAND. This menu ALARM sub-menu 5 selects which values are to be considered. (ALARM BAND) OUT BAND Any value falling outside the set limits LIMIT 1 and LIMIT 2. IN BAND Any value falling between the set limits LIMIT 1 and LIMIT 2.
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This feature is only activated when the % DROP feature Alarm on break is used in conjunction with the ALARM function. The AFG looks for a percentage (of full-scale) drop from peak load value, set in the % 1st PEAK menu (see page 23).
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Example 2 Settings: BOTH LED and audio alarms are active Alarm triggers on OUT BAND Alarm is set to FAIL % 1st PEAK is 10% of full-scale (e.g. AFG 100N must register drop of 10N) Main display is set to 1st peak tension screen Example 3 Settings:...
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Example 4 Settings: BOTH LED and audio alarms are active Alarm triggers on OUT BAND Alarm is set to FAIL % 1st PEAK is 10% of full-scale (e.g. AFG 100N must register drop of 10N) Main display is set to 1st peak tension screen Example 5 Settings:...
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For PLC applications, this function requires an external cable with a built-in solid-state relay - see Specifications (Programmable Logic on pages 54-56 for details of the signal. Controller) To configure the signal output of the AFG, press and hold the MENU key until page 1 of the main menu appears.
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The display will show SET and a default load limit at AT LIMITS sub-menu 2 which the output signal will trigger. To set the required load limit use UP and DOWN keys to adjust the value and the ENTER key to confirm the selection. The display will show STATE: AT ALARM sub-menu 1 HIGH...
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If the PASSWORD function has been enabled, and the MENU key is held down to access the menu pages from the main display, a screen showing 0000 will appear, and the menu password ‘6284’ must be entered to proceed. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the first number, followed by ENTER to move on to the next number, and so on.
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When testing samples, the AFG enables the value at % 1st PEAK both the first peak and second peak to be measured and displayed. Once calculated, either result or both can be transmitted to a peripheral device (see Comms on page 28).
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When setting up the AFG, a graphical representation of the Fig. 10 2nd peak test provides a clear insight into the % drop factor required. Direction of Please contact Mecmesin or your force approved supplier for details on Dataplot graphical charting peak software. Unit of...
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AV/TIME x Peak 100N Average Start Threshold Stop Threshold TIME This function allows the average load reading to be displayed. The average starts being calculated when the The maximum duration of AV/ START threshold (% of full-scale) is reached and stops TIME calculation is approx.
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To disable the AV/TIME function, press the ENTER key when the cursor arrow is aligned with ON in AV/TIME sub-menu 1. It will now display OFF. Press the ESC key to return to the main menu page 1, and again to return to the main display. The maximum duration of AV/TIME calculation is approx.
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The AFG has two footswitch input pins on the 15-way FOOTSWITCH 1 D connector. This allows the footswitch to be assigned to replicate one of each of the five main key functions, MAX, UNITS, TXD, ZERO and RESET. This feature is useful when integrating the AFG into test or production systems.
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Communications settings are selected to configure COMMS interfacing of the AFG with peripheral devices. The menu is also used to configure the storage settings of the AFG, which may store up to 500 readings in its on-board memory. To access the COMMS settings, press and hold the MENU key until page 1 of the main menu appears.
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The transmission (or Baud) rate can now be set. PORT sub-menu 3 Use the UP or DOWN key to position the arrow cursor (BAUD RATE) at the relevant speed (9600, 19200, 57600 or 115200). Press ENTER to select. Additional characters can be appended to the PORT sub-menu 4 transmitted load (RS232 only).
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To set SEND MEM, move the arrow cursor against it in SEND FROM MEMORY COMMS sub-menu 1 and press the ENTER key. This will cause a TX symbol to flash in the main display as the memory data is now transmitted to a peripheral device. The data is transmitted at the settings defined by PORT.
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If you suspect that your AFG has sustained an Calibration overload, it is possible to check the status of the AFG immediately. Symptoms of overload may be (a) OL in display (b) buzzer sound (c) load indicator bar present even under An instrument showing an zero load.
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Press the ESC key to return to the main menu page 2, and again to return to the main display. x CONSTANT A constant multiplier from 0.001 to 10.000 can be set for a selectable base unit. Units will be replaced with an X on the main display and the UNITS key will have no effect on the displayed units.
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Once the desired Max display mode has been selected, MAX LOCK it is possible to lock the mode, so that further pressing the MAX key results in no change. To access the MAX LOCK function, press and hold the MENU key until page 1 of the main-menu appears. Press and release the MENU key twice to access the main menu page 3.
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It is possible to activate a backlight on the AFG display. BACKLIGHT To access the BACKLIGHT function, press and hold the MENU key until page 1 of the main-menu appears. Press and release the MENU key twice to access the main menu page 3.
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For hand-held tension applications it is often desirable INVERT to reverse the display, so the operator can read it more comfortably. To access the INVERT function, press and hold the Note: The menu pages are MENU key until page 1 of the main-menu appears. Press not inverted when the INVERT and release the MENU key twice to access the main function is enabled.
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Factory Default Settings Menu Function Default Setting STAND ALARM PASSWORD FREEZE % 1st PEAK AV TIME RATE MEDIUM FOOTSWITCH1 FOOTSWITCH2 COMMS PORT SELECTED UNITS OFF SIGN ON BAUD 9600 TERMINAL CR AND LF LINE DELAY 0 SECONDS TX THRESHOLD 2% TX METHOD RS232 x CONSTANT MAX LOCK...
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RS232 Commands Table: Configuration It is possible to remotely read/configure the settings of your AFG by sending the following RS232 command characters: Character in Decimal Hexadecimal Function ASCII 0x4D Current mode 0x55 Current units 0x43 Loadcell capacity 0x40 Configuration status request 0x2A Continuous transmit 0x72...
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Command: C The loadcell size in N (or N.m for torque). Note: ‘xxxx’ will be transmitted if the loadcell is not calibrated, or has a serious fault. Contact Mecmesin or your supplier. page 38...
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Command: @ When all options are OFF, and the AFG is set at defaults, you will receive the following information listing: RESPONSE EXPLANATION OF RESPONSE Gauge type 10.000 Loadcell size in N as per transmitting ‘C’ Version number Normal Mode of operation as per transmitting ‘M’ Units of operation as per transmitting ‘U’...
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When all options are ON, you will receive the following information listing for each option: STAND ON options explained below: STAND ON, R, 1, 2, 3 Reverse U = Up, D = Down B = Break, L = Limit Break percent or Limit Value STAND ON, S, 1, 2 Stop B = Break, L = Limit...
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PLC OUTPUT ON options explained below: PLC OUTPUT ON, L, 1, 2 At limits R = Reset, C = Continuous, P = Pulse Limit value PLC OUTPUT ON, A, 1 At alarm H = High, L = Low PASSWORD 1 options explained below: PASSWORD 1 Menu Password ON or OFF FREEZE ON options explained below:...
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RATE 1 ON options explained below: RATE 1 M = Medium, H = High FOOTSWITCH1 ON options explained below: FOOTSWITCH1 ON, 1 Footswitch 1 - M = Max, U = Units, T = Txd, Z = Zero, R = Reset FOOTSWITCH2 ON options explained below: FOOTSWITCH2 ON, 1 Footswitch 2 - M = Max, U = Units, T = Txd, Z = Zero, R = Reset...
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MAX LOCK 1 options explained below: MAX LOCK 1 Max key locked, ON or OFF UNIT LOCK 1 options explained below: UNITS LOCK 1 Units key locked, ON or OFF BACKLIGHT 1 options explained below: BACKLIGHT 1 Backlight enabled, ON or OFF AUTO-OFF 1 options explained below: AUTO-OFF 1 Auto-off time, OFF, 5 mins or 10 mins...
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Advanced Menu Options Flow Chart Menu Page 1 On the following pages are flowcharts to help you navigate the menus found in the AFG. They appear in the order they appear on the three pages of the main menu on the instrument. STAND Page 44 page 44...
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Advanced Menu Options Flow Chart Menu Page 1 ALARM Page 45 page 45...
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Advanced Menu Options Flow Chart Menu Page 1 press press ENTER PLC OUTPUT RESET 12.75 STAND ALARM CONTINUOUS press press PASSWORD ENTER ENTER press AT LIMITS PULSE FREEZE ENTER % 1ST PEAK press AT ALARM AVERAGE/TIME ENTER Page 1 STATE HIGH press ENTER...
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Advanced Menu Options Flow Chart Menu Page 1 FREEZE press FREEZE DISP STAND ALARM press press PASSWORD ENTER ENTER FREEZE % 1ST PEAK HIGH AVERAGE/TIME Page 1 % 1ST PEAK press % DROP SET % TX 1st PEAK STAND ALARM TX 2nd PEAK PASSWORD press...
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Advanced Menu Options Flow Chart Menu Page 2 RATE press RATE RATE FOOTSWITCH1 press MEDIUM FOOTSWITCH2 ENTER COMMS HIGH INFORMATION CALIBRATION press X CONSTANT ENTER Page 2 FOOTSWITCH1 press press RATE FOOTSWITCH1 ENTER FOOTSWITCH1 press FOOTSWITCH2 ENTER COMMS UNITS INFORMATION CALIBRATION ZERO X CONSTANT...
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Advanced Menu Options Flow Chart Menu Page 2 INFORMATION Values are for illustration only RATE 16166 Tension span FOOTSWITCH1 FOOTSWITCH2 16176 Compression span COMMS press press INFORMATION I32747 Z32849 I=Initial Zero Z=Current Zero ENTER CALIBRATION X CONSTANT G9.80665 Gravitational constant Page 2 CALIBRATION RATE...
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Advanced Menu Options Flow Chart Menu Page 3 MAX LOCK press MAX LOCK MAX LOCK UNITS LOCK press press BACKLIGHT ENTER ENTER AUTO OFF INVERT DEFAULTS Page 3 UNITS LOCK press MAX LOCK UNITS LOCK UNITS LOCK press press BACKLIGHT ENTER ENTER AUTO OFF...
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Advanced Menu Options Flow Chart Menu Page 3 INVERT press INVERT DISP MAX LOCK UNITS LOCK press press BACKLIGHT ENTER ENTER AUTO OFF INVERT DEFAULTS Page 3 DEFAULTS press press MAX LOCK DEFAULTS RESTORE UNITS LOCK press press press BACKLIGHT DEFAULTS ENTER ENTER...
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DIMENSIONS Front view 15 WAY D-TYPE COMMUNICATION 70 mm CONNECTOR Rear view BATTERY COVER 201 mm TAPPED HOLE: THREAD M5 x 0.8 x 5.5mm DEEP 57 mm 18 mm page 52 page 52...
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AFG SPECIFICATIONS Range & Resolution Accuracy Model 2,500 x 0.5 2.5 x 0.0005 - 250 x 0.05 9 x 0.002 0.55 x 0.0001 AFG 2.5 5,000 x 1 5 x 0.001 500 x 0.1 0.5 x 0.0001 18 x 0.005 1.1 x 0.0002 AFG 5 10,000 x 2...
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AFG SPECIFICATIONS Female 15 way ‘D Type’ Communication Connector Pin Out and Relay Diagram Pin Out: Analogue Output RS232 Transmit RS232 Receive Digimatic Clock Output Digimatic Ready Output +5 volts FREEZE Reading Input Stand Reverse UP Footswitch 2 Input/SMART -ve Ground Digimatic Request Input Digimatic Data Output...
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Centre = positive Outer = negative External ‘Smart’ Sensors - Calibration Principle Mecmesin use standard mV/V sensors in all instruments. These sensors are subjected to an excitation voltage from the host display (either AFTI or AFG) and the signal is amplified.
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5 models are available with 1kN, 2.5kN, 5kN, 10kN, 25kN or 50kN capacity. To find out about our broad range of grips and accessories, please call us on +44 (0) 1403 799979, or visit us at www.mecmesin.com page 58...
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Over 40 years experience in force & torque technology Formed in 1977, Mecmesin Ltd is today widely regarded as a leader in force and torque technology for quality control testing in design and production. The Mecmesin brand stands for excellent levels of performance and reliability, guaranteeing high quality results.
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